FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS

NPTEL CERTIFICATION

Sl.n

o

Name of faculty No of course registered Date of

course

clearanc

e

Remarks/

Awards/in

sensitive

1. Dr.Asha.B.M Cell culture technologies October

-2017

Elite

2 Dr.Manjumeena.R Cell culture technologies October

-2017

Elite

3 Ms.Sithara.R Sustainability Through Green

Manufacturing Systems: An Applied

Approach

October

-2017

Elite

Research and Development

Publications:

Name of Faculty

Publications in

International

Journal

Publications

in National

Journal

Total Impact

Factor

Total Citation

index h index

No of

Abstract

published

Dr. Ananda

Vardhan. H 11 01 40.67 13 02

08

Dr. R.S.Upendra 13 04 42.4 58 04 17

Dr.Asha BM 04 - 12.02 56 03 -

Mr. Dase Gowda 04 03 5.09 - - 03

Mr. Girish Desai - - - - - 01

List of paper publications by faculty in 2016-17

Elsevier Publication

• Reddy, Vaddi Damodara, Pannuru Padmavathi, Saradamma Bulle, Ananda Vardhan

Hebbani, Shakeela Begum Marthadu, N. Ch Venugopalacharyulu, Paramahamsa

Maturu, and N. C. Varadacharyulu. "Association between alcohol-induced oxidative

stress and membrane properties in synaptosomes: A protective role of vitamin

E." Neurotoxicology and teratology 63 (2017): 60-65.

Scopus Indexed Publications

• Khandelwal, Pratima, R. S. Upendra, Aishwarya BR Rani, R. Shivani, B. Kruthika

Prasanna, and Sai Rakshita More. "Studies on Bacteriocin Producing Abilities of

Indigenously Isolated Lactic Acid Bacteria Strains." International Journal of Fermented

Foods 6, no. 1 (2017): 35-43.

List of paper publications by faculty in 2015-16

CRC Press - Book Chapter Publication

Khandelwal, P., Gaspar, F. B., Crespo, M. T. B., and Upendra, R. S. (2015). 'Lactic

acid bacteria General Characteristics, Food preservation and Health Benefits'. In Lactic

Acid Bacteria. Fermented Foods, Part I: Biochemistry and Biotechnology, CRC-press,

pp. 127-147.

Elsevier Publication

Bulle, S., Reddy, V. D., Hebbani, A. V., Padmavathi, P., Challa, C., Puvvada, P. K., ... &

Nallanchakravarthula, V. (2016). Nephro-protective action of P. santalinus against

alcohol-induced biochemical alterations and oxidative damage in rats. Biomedicine &

Pharmacotherapy, 84, 740-746.

NCBI / PubMed Indexed Publication

Upendra R.S and Dr. Pratima Khandelwal. Chlorella rotunda 18S ribosomal RNA

gene, partial sequence: A novel elite microalgae with high natural lipid content. GenBank

KX258768.1, 2016.

Scopus Indexed Publications

R.S.Upendra, Pratima Khandelwal (2016): Physical mutagenesis based strain

improvement of Aspergillus sp. For enhanced production of lovastatin. International

Journal of pharmacy and pharmaceutical science, 8(7).

R.S.Upendra, Pratima Khandelwal, Akshitha N, Ishita Chakraborty, Sandra Aveena

Monis, Shruthi NA (2016): Optimization of submerged state fermentation process for

terreic acid production applying biostatistical Tools. International Journal of Pharma

Sciences and Research. 7 (3): 144-151.

R.S.Upendra, Pratima Khandelwal, Khushali Jana, N Ajay Kumar, Gayathri Devi M,

Mary Linda Stephaney (2016): Bacteriocin Production from Indigenous Strains of Lactic

Acid Bacteria Isolated from Selected Fermented Food Sources. International Journal of

Pharma Research and Health Sciences. 4(1): 82-990.

Upendra R.S, Pratima Khandelwal, Amiri Z.R., Amulya Achar, Kumari B.G.,

Sowmaya M. and Tejaswini J (2015): Optimization of fluoride removal system using

Ocimum sp. Leaves and ragi seed husk by applying bio-statistical tools. Journal of

Environmental Research and Development, 9 (4): 1109-1116.

Hebbani, A.V., Jamadagni, M. S., Chaitra, M., Purnachandra, K. R., Singh, A., Jyothy,

P., Pragathi, V., (2016). Evaluation of in vitro radical scavenging and antihemolytic

efficacy of a polyherbal combination prepared from traditional blood purifiers.

Int.J.Curr.Res.Biosci.Plantbiol. 3(4): 56-63

Hebbani, A. V., & Varadacharyulu, N. C. (2015). Protective Effect of aqueous bark

extract of Terminalia Arjuna against Alcohol-Induced Hepato and Nephrotoxicity in

Rats. International Journal of Phytomedicine, 7(2), 142-153.

E, Maruthi Prasad, K.R.Dasegowda and Lakshmi Devi Kodidhela (2015). “Homology

Modelling and Docking studies of phyto compounds from trigonella foenum graecum for

anti diabetic activity.” 4(8): 1120–30.

Prasad, E Maruthi, K R Dase Gowda, S B Rahamathulla, and Lakshmi Devi (2015).

“Molecular Docking Studies of Phytochemicals of Vitex Negundo ( L .) against

Adenosine Receptors as Therapeutic Targets in Cardiovascular Diseases.” 4(4): 691–97.

Diptendu Sarkar, Girish N Desai, Suresh Kumar and Manikanta GS (2016).Production

of bioethanol after hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass into sugars using Zymomonas

mobilis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae isolated from wine sample. International Journal

of Current Research. 8(03): 28218-28222.

Diptendu Sarkar and Goutam Paul (2016). Extraction and Bio-chemical

Characterization of protease enzyme from a Proteolytic bacteria isolated from dry mixed

Kitchen waste. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences.5(3):

268-276

Diptendu Sarkar and Goutam Paul (2015). Evaluating the antifungal property of

pseudomonas aeruginosa DSGPM4 species on some food spoilage fungus .International

Journal of Advances in Phermacy Biology and Chemistry. IJAPBC.Vol. 4(3).

Diptendu Sarkar and Goutam Paul (2015). Bioremediation of nickel ions from aqueous

system by dry cells of Pseudomonas aeruginosa DSGPM4 species. Int. J. of Pharm. Life

Sc. 6(1), 4110-4114.

Diptendu Sarkar, Girish N Desai, Suresh Kumar and Manikanta GS (2016). Production

of bioethanol after hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass into sugars using Zymomonas

mobilis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae isolated from wine sample. International Journal

of Current Research. 8(03): 28218-28222.

List of paper publications by faculty in 2014-15

Scopus Indexed Publications

Pratima Khandelwal, Upendra R.S, and Zeinab Raftani Amiri (2014): Optimization of

the process parameters for the preparation of synbiotic yoghurt-cheese. International

Journal of Pharma Sciences and Research, 5(12): 980-987.

Upendra R.S, Pratima Khandelwal, Zeinab Raftani Amiri, Rahila Banu, Aruna Barade,

Veena. K, Gayathri.V, Yamini.D.E (2014b): Artificial Neural Network: A novel method

for optimization of bioproducts and bioprocesses: A critical review. MSR Journal of

Sciences 1(1): 21-34.

Upendra R. S, Pratima Khandelwal, Z. R. Amiri, Aparna. S, Archana. C and Ashwathi.

M (2014): Isolation and Characterization of lovastatin producing food grade fungi from

oriental foods. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 3(10): 1404-1414. (IF-6.805).

Hebbani, A. V., Reddy, V. D., & Nallanchakravarthula, V. (2014). In Vitro Anti-

hemolytic Activity of Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.) Wt. & Arn. Bark Powder Aqueous

Extract. Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Science, 3, 102-108.

Hebbani,A.V.Protective effect of Evolvulus alsinoides (Linn) and Decalepis hamiltoni

Wight and Arn aqueous extracts against hydrogen peroxide induced oxidative damage of

human erythrocytes International Journal of Research in BioSciences IJRBS, 2014, 2319-

2844

Diptendu Sarkar and Goutam Paul. Effect of UV Induced Mutation on Production of

Xylinase Enzyme from Bacillus subtilis.Int. J. Pure App. Biosci.2 (6): 236-240 (2014).

Diptendu Sarkar. A study on optimization of Penicillium chrysogenum culture media in

solid state fermentation process for Pectinase enzyme production. Int. J. of Pharm. Life

Sc.5(11): Nov., 3966-39713 (2014).

Diptendu Sarkar and Goutam Paul. A study on optimization of production and partial

characterization of cholesterol oxidase enzyme isolated from Pseudomonas sp.International

Journal of Innovative and Applied Research Volume 2, Issue (12): 23- 30(2014).

Diptendu Sarkar and Goutam Paul. A study on involvement of metal-binding protein(s)

for the biosorption of some selected heavy metals. International Journal: Journal of

Advances in Biology. Vol. 5, No. 3 : 692-696 (2014).

Soumitalaha, Diptendu Sarkar and Soma Chaki. Optimization of production and

molecular characterization of pectinase enzyme produced from Penicillium chrysogenum.

Sch. Acad. J. Biosci., 2(5): 326-335 (2014).

Diptendu Sarkar, SoumitaLaha and Kamalesh Das. Studies on the Phytohormone

Producing Potential of Agriculturally Beneficial Microbial (ABM), Isolates from Different

Rhizosphere Soils of Sunflower in Bangaluru, Karnataka, India. Global Journal of Applied

Environmental Sciences .Volume 4, Number 1 : 45-52 (2014).

Soumitalatha and Diptendu Sarkar. Screening of Inhibitory Effects on

Acetylcholinesterase and Butyrylcholinesterase Enzymes By Some Indian Medicinal

Plant’s Extracts. Indian Res. J. Genet. & Biotech. 6(2) : 406-411 (2014).

Mangala Veeresh, A. V. Veeresh & B. B. Hosetti (2014): Effect of Lead on the

functioning of Laboratory Model Waste Stabilization Pond. Journal of International

academic research for multidisciplinary, Volume 1, Issue 12, January 2014, 654 – 665.

List of paper publications by faculty in 2013-14

CRC Press - Book Chapter Publication

Drinking Water Disinfection Techniques; By Jyoti Kishen Kumar, Aniruddha

Bhalchandra Pandit.

NCBI / PubMed Indexed Publication

Upendra R S, Pratima Khandelwal. Molecular characterizations of lovastatin-

producing fungal isolate Aspergillus terreus SSM4. GenBank JQ897354, 2013.

Upendra R S, Pratima Khandelwal. Isolation and molecular characterization of natural

fungal isolatesproducing lovastatin Aspergillus terreus SSM3. GenBank JX419386,

2013.

Upendra R S, Pratima Khandelwal . Molecular characterizations of lovastatin-

producing fungal isolate Aspergillus flavus –SSM8. GenBank JQ899451, 2013.

Upendra R S, Pratima Khandelwal. Molecular characterization of lovastatin producing

fungal isolates. Organism-Rhizopusoryzae SSM9. GenBank Q906549, 2013.

Scopus Indexed Publications

Pratima Khandelwal, R.S.Upendra, R.Yashaswini, B. Shubha, G.Sneha and Geetha

Gujjar Ramachandra (2013): Comparative Studies on Biotherapeutic Potentials of two

selected medicinal plants- Pimenta dioica and Epiphyllum oxypetalum. World Journal of

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2(4): 1789-1801.

K.R.Dasegowda, Raj and Mathews P. 2013 “In Silico Modelling of Lamine ,

Nebulette and Taffazin Proteins Related To Cardiomyopathy”.

Upendra R.S., Khandelwal P and Mohammed Ausim (2013b): A novel approach for

enhancement of Lovastatin production using Aspergillus species. International Journal of

Agriculture and Environmental Biotechnology, 6:779-786.

Upendra R S, Pratima Khandelwal, Priyanka S, Jagadish M L, Nandhini N J (2013):

Production of Bioethanol from hitherto underutilized agro waste (Field beans/Green Pea

pods waste) incorporating zero waste generation technique. International Journal of

Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, 2(10): 5574-5579.

Pratima Khandelwal, R.S.Upendra, R.Yashaswini, B. Subha, G.Sneha and Geetha

Gujjar Ramachandra (2013): Comparative Studies on Biotherapeutic Potentials of two

selected medicinal plants- Pimenta dioica and Epiphyllum oxypetalum. World Journal of

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2(4): 1789-1801.

Teaching aids – designed & developed at the Department by the

Faculty Members

Specific heat determination equipment

Shell & Tube heat exchange model

Ideal-gas equation experimental proof

design

Potato dextrose agar

Aspergillus terreus (SSM3)

NHCEUPBT-MTCC 110395Aspergillus flavus (SSM8)

NHCEUPBTE-11396

Aspergillus terreus (SSM4)

NHCEUP-MTCC 11045

(http://mtcc.imtech.res.in/Depositcultures.php)

List of faculty membership in professional bodies

S.No Faculty Name Committee

1 Dr. H Ananda Vardhan Life Member: Society OF Biological

Chemists (SBC)

2 Mr Upendra Life Member: ISTE, SASNET , FFB

formulation of the network underway

3 Mr.K.R. Dase Gowda Advisory Board member, St.JBS

4 Mr Girish Desai Life Member: ISTE

Sponsored Research

Sl No Guides Students Project Title Funding

Agency

Period

of

Grant

Grant

Amount Status

1.

Dr. Pratima

Khandelwal

and Mr.

R.S.Upendra

Aakruthi Ruia,

Amulya Grace,

Anjali Tiwari

Design and

fabrication of

economically

viable hybrid

Photo-

bioreactor(closed

Bubble column)

prototype for

cultivation of

elite microalgae

KSCST

(KSBDB)

2015-

16 14,000/- Completed

2.

Dr. Pratima

Khandelwal

and Mr.

K.R.Dasegowd

a

Aditya.S,

Saptadeepa

Biswas,

Rakshith.C,

Radha

Sukanya.G

Formulation and

Characterization

of Methyl

cellulose used in

paints for fire

retardant

KSCST 2015-

16 7,000 Completed

3.

R.S Upendra,

Dr.Pratima

Khandelwal

Prathibha,Smit

ha,

Srujana and

Mounisha

Optimization of

microalgae

growth

conditions to

enhance the

yields of lipid

and biomass

content using

artifical neural

network for cost-

effective

production of

biodiesel and

value added

products

KSCST 2014-

2015 12,000/- Completed

4. R.S Upendra

Sherin John,

Shilpa.S &

Veena Vinod

Design of Eco-

friendly

economically

viable water

filtration and

fluoride removal

system.

Vision

Group on

Science and

Technology

(VGST-

TRIP)

2013-

2014 40,000/- Completed

5. K.R

Dasegowda

Vinitha. K,

Tanuja,

Juvairiya &

Extraction and

Characterization

and electro

Karnataka

State

Council for

2013-

2014 5,500/- Completed

Kavya spinning of

Keratin from

chicken feathers

and Human hair

for their Eco-

friendly reuse in

approach to bio

waste treatment.

Science and

Technology

(KSCST-

SPP-37)

6. Jyoti Kishen

Kumar

Neha Sharma,

Ramya. V &

Shoba.D

Cost Effective

graphite oxide/

activated

charcoal

encrusted sand

based surface

water

purification

techniques for

rural

communities.

Karnataka

State

Council for

Science and

Technology

(KSCST-

SPP-37)

2013-

2014 5,500/- Completed

Developmental Activities

Product Development in 2015-16

S.No Type of Product Funding Agency Faculty Guided

1 Photo bioreactor for mass cultivation of

microalgae for biodiesel and value added

products

Karnataka State

Council for

Science and

Technology

(KSCST)

Dr.Pratima

Khandelwal &

R.S.Upendra

2 Conductometric biosensor using immobilized

microalgae species for detection of heavy metal

ions

New Horizon

College of

Engineering

Dr.Pratima

Khandelwal &

R.S.Upendra

Product Development in 2014-15

S.No Type of Product Funding Agency Faculty Guided

1 Cholesterol Detection Kit New Horizon

College of

Engineering

Dr.Pratima

Khandelwal &

R.S.Upendra

2 Bioplastics from Agriculture waste New Horizon

College of

Mr.Dasegowda

Engineering

3 Suraksha – natural cosmetic kit

New Horizon

College of

Engineering

Dr.Pratima

Khandelwal

Product Development in 2013-14

S.No Type of Product Funding Agency Faculty Guided

1 Eco-friendly Flouride Removal System Vision Group of

Science and

Technology

(VGST)

Dr.Pratima

Khandelwal &

R.S.Upendra

2 Fermentor for the mass production of

sclerotonin

New Horizon

College of

Engineering

Alex Rajan

3 Biethanol from underutilized Agro waste

(Field beans/Green pea pods waste)

Karnataka State

Council for

Science and

Technology

(KSCST)

Dr.Pratima

Khandelwal &

R.S.Upendra

Photo bioreactor for mass cultivation of microalgae for biodiesel and value added

products

Conductometric biosensor using immobilized microalgae species for detection of heavy

metal ions

Cholesterol Detection Kit

Suraksha – natural cosmetic kit

Bioplastics from Agriculture waste

Eco-friendly Flouride Removal System

Fermentor for the mass production of sclerotonin

Biethanol from underutilized Agro waste (Field beans/Green pea pods waste)